These dogs make their companions feel safe, retrieve objects, turn on and off light switches,
bark on command for help, and many other tasks.
Once your Schnauzer has mastered speaking or
barking on command for a treat, continue training him using only verbal praises for his reward.
Not exact matches
Teaching your dog to
bark (or speak)
on command is not only a fun trick to perform
for your friends, but by adding the QUIET
command to your dog's list of learned behaviors you might just find the solution to the excessive
barking problems.
It is not a qualification your dog must have
for the job, though, but if your dog does learn to
bark on command the rest of your training will go easier.
Real dogs not only must be housetrained - most owners are aware of that need; they also must be taught not to chew the furniture, taught not to jump
on their owners, taught not to play - bite, taught not to bowl over the toddler, taught not to dig holes in the yard, taught to come when they are called, taught not to eat the homework or the woodwork, taught not to swipe food off the table, taught not to growl at strangers or
bark at the mail carrier, taught to walk
on a leash without dragging their owner down the block, taught to allow their toenails to be cut and their coats to be groomed without biting the groomer, taught not to shred feather pillows and down comforters, taught not to steal the baby's toys, taught not to growl at their owner's mother - in - law, taught to sit, stay, and to lay down when and where the owner tells them to, and to wait there until the owner says they may get up (absolutely essential
commands for the dog's own safety), taught not to escape out the front door or out of the yard or out of the car when the owner looks away
for just a second... all of these things and many more are not «natural» canine behaviors; they must be taught by owners who are willing to spend the time and the effort doing so.
But no one loves a puppy that is having regular potty accidents in the home, or is not listening to
commands,
barking incessantly
for attention or out of anxiety, nibbling
on your fingers or furniture, or refusing to walk
on the leash.
So many dogs are repeatedly reprimanded and punished
for barking and growling simply because no one has taught them to shush
on command.
So by teaching a
bark on cue, then a quiet
on cue, you improve your chances of success by asking
for quiet and knowing that she understands the
command.
For instance you can train them to sit down and stop
barking on your
commands when you have guests at home.
Punishment via Dominance «Dominance» has become the go - to diagnosis
for all kinds of problem behaviors, such as pulling
on the leash, jumping up, running through the door first, inappropriate elimination, destruction,
barking, attention seeking, resource guarding, failure to respond to a
command, and aggression toward animals, other dogs, family members, guests, and strangers.
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If your dog will not
bark on command and does not even
bark at strangers, he is not a good choice
for a protection dog.
Praise words and rewards
for good behavior like
barking on alert, giving a paw, executing a
command and so
on are an absolute must.
Peggy, It's always good when a dog will stop
barking on command even if only
for a few minutes.
Learning how to
bark on command may be a little bit tricky
for your dog at first, but it can be accomplished easily with dedication, repetition and maintenance.